I'm not a food critic, just a BBQ Lover on a quest

Brooklyn Ice House is a Hidden Gem!

Everybody knows Red Hook took a beating from Hurricane Sandy, and one great way to support the local businesses that suffered a huge financial hit is to get down there and eat! That was all the motivation I needed to finally try Brooklyn Ice House’s pulled pork sandwiches. At 2 for $5 the price is pretty amazing (They’re bigger than sliders, but not huge; I ate two no problem) The quality was surprisingly good too! Real, tender, flavorful pork that wasn’t overly smokey and wasn’t pre-sauced. It wasn’t up there in insane flavor like Fort Reno or Hill Country, so sauce was pretty necessary, but welcomed. It came with a sauce that had a nice hickory sweetness to it. Don’t skip the sweet potato fries at this place either – they were as near to perfect as I’ve ever had, and came with a great creamy dipping sauce.

The vibe at this place is also worth noting. Like a lot of Red Hook joints, the neighborhood feeling is strong. You get the impression everyone knows each other by name, but you don’t feel like a complete outsider either. It’s a dive bar for sure, but the draft selection is carefully considered. Top that off with a great back yard (with a camp-fire happening!) and you’ve got all the makings of the kind of bar that will keep NYC from driving you crazy in the middle of winter.

So in the end what started off as a charitable endeavor ended up feeling like a huge bargain! Do yourself a favor and make the trek to this hidden treasure. It’s places like this that got me started on my BBQ quest in the first place.